There are pains that just won't go away no matter what you try. But how do you live with ailments that seem to have no way out? Regardless of whether it is due to an accident or illness, pain is always a part of life. They can be sharp or dull and painful. Short and violent or endless. More than twelve million people in Germany are affected by long-lasting, chronic pain - an enormous burden and suffering. What treatment options are there? How do you live with pain that has no cure? “Dealing with pain” is the topic for SWR talk show host Michael Steinbrecher and these guests: Ruth Münch opens up the way out of her osteoarthritis pain through dancing. Clara Ziegler lives with the rare butterfly disease. Birte Viermann, pain robbed her sister of all her life force. Max Ferdinand Huber has suffered from migraines since his childhood. Ivan Klasnić, medication destroyed the ex-professional footballer's kidney. Prof. Dr. Hartmut Göbel from the Kiel Pain Clinic is a pain therapist, neurologist and psychotherapist. He explains and classifies the illnesses and gives tips on dealing with and treating chronic pain.

Broadcast dates:
Fri October 25th, 2024 10:00 p.m. - 11:30 p.m. SWR
October 26th, 2024 12:35 p.m. - 2:05 p.m. hr television
Sun October 27th, 2024 6:35 a.m. - 8:05 a.m. SWR
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